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News from March 2020

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Announces Partnership with Manufacturing and Biotech Industries to Produce Life-Saving Supplies in Illinois

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

Separately, State Has Ordered 2.5 Million N95 Masks, 1 Million Surgical Masks, Among Other Supplies; Governor Calls for Federal Activation of Defense Production Act

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Watchdog: Illinoisans must keep watchful eye on government during coronavirus emergency

By W.J. Kennedy | Mar 23, 2020

The Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) are urging Illinoisans to pay close attention to government directives and other actions taken in response to the proclaimed state of emergency over the coronavirus pandemic.

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Poll: Pension crisis warnings from fiscal experts not lost on Illinoisans

By W.J. Kennedy | Mar 23, 2020

Warnings from the fiscal watchdogs at Wirepoints and other policy experts about the teetering public pension systems in the state are getting through to voters, a recent poll shows.

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IDPH: Public Health Officials Announce 296 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

By Press release submission | Mar 22, 2020

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 296 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an infant.

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Biden and Curran win primaries, Lipinski defeated by Newman

By Zeta Cross | Mar 22, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden and former Chicago prosecutor Mark Curran won primary elections on March 17, while Daniel Lipinski lost his House seat.

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Announces Statewide Stay At Home Order to Maximize COVID-19 Containment, Ensure Health Care System Remains Fully Operational

By Press release submission | Mar 20, 2020

Order Begins 5 p.m. Saturday; Governor Orders Local Governments to Halt Evictions, Bans Gatherings of More Than 10 People

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IDHS: Announces modifications and closures of IDHS offices to follow health and safety guidelines for COVID-19

By Press release submission | Mar 19, 2020

Family Community Resource Centers remain open with reduced public-facing staff, Division of Rehabilitation Services’ Offices are closed with staff still providing all services remotely

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In light of COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois Business Alliance calls on Gov. Pritzker and General Assembly to take graduated income tax proposal off the ballot

By Prairie State Wire reports | Mar 19, 2020

Chicago, IL (March 19, 2020) – The Illinois Business Alliance is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly to remove the graduated income tax amendment from the 2020 General Election ballot.

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IDFPR: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Announces Measures to Assist Licensees and Education Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Press release submission | Mar 18, 2020

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced several proactive measures to help professional licensees and education providers in light of the challenges confronting all Illinoisans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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IDOT: Gov. Pritzker waives overweight permit fees for transportation of emergency relief supplies

By Press release submission | Mar 18, 2020

Gov. JB Pritzker has signed an emergency declaration, effective through April 12, enabling haulers to get free Illinois Department of Transportation overweight trucking permits for the movement of emergency relief supplies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Public Museum Capital Grants Program Deadline Extended

By Press release submission | Mar 18, 2020

As a result of public and state agency closures due to COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the application deadline for the Public Museum Capital Grants Program would be extended until May 29, 2020 at 5 p.m.

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Pritzker announces state's first COVID-19 death

By Bob Pepalis | Mar 17, 2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the first death linked to the coronavirus in Illinois, which came a day after he issued a disaster declaration.

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Wirepoints president warns businesses will struggle, pension problem will worsen with COVID-19

By April Bamburg | Mar 17, 2020

Financial expert Ted Dabrowski, president of Wirepoints, cautions that Illinois' financial crisis will no doubt get worse due to the impact of the novel coronavirus.

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Restaurateurs plead with Gov. Pritzker for help after shutdown order

By W.J. Kennedy | Mar 17, 2020

Chicago Chef Erick Williams, and other members of a coalition of city restaurants, are urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to immediately release unemployment funds and enact additional emergency measures to help their employees withstand the economic shock of his directive to close all the state’s restaurants and bars until March 30.

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Small Business Administration seeks help to identify businesses impacted by COVID-19

By April Bamburg | Mar 17, 2020

The Small Business Administration has announced several measures meant to support small business owners in the state, according to the Illinois Technology Association (ITA).

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Butler and Bourne urge suspension of automatic voter registration

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 17, 2020

Two House representatives held a press conference last week discussing automatic voter registration (AVR), urging the rest of the House to suspend AVR until issues can be worked out.

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Bars, restaurants, schools ordered closed as state works to keep government operating, people safe from COVID-19

By April Bamburg | Mar 17, 2020

Bars, restaurants, and schools have all been ordered to close across the state of Illinois in an attempt to minimize the spread of the novel coronavirus, also called COVID-19.As of March 15, there were 93 diagnosed cases of COVID-19 in 13 counties, according to an update from the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus.

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HFS: As families and medical providers focus on responding to COVID-19, YouthCare transition to be postponed

By Press release submission | Mar 16, 2020

Launch of enhanced healthcare program delayed at least 30 days

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IDOL: Illinois Department of Labor Cancels All Scheduled Hearings Until Further Notice Due to Coronavirus Concerns

By Press release submission | Mar 16, 2020

Following Governor JB Pritzker's disaster proclamation and as Illinois continues to battle the spread of the coronavirus/Covid-19, the Illinois Department of Labor is canceling all in-person and telephone hearings from Tuesday, March 17 until further notice.

Expect the coronavirus to hit these parts of Chicago’s budget, jobs hardest

By John Klingner and Ted Dabrowski | Mar 16, 2020

The full impact of the coronavirus on Chicago’s economy won’t be known for some time, but if the precautions implemented to stop the spread of the virus persist, the city’s economy, budget and its residents are in for a nasty shock.